Biology:Stelis bracteosa

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Short description: Species of plant

Stelis bracteosa
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Stelis
Species:
S. bracteosa
Binomial name
Stelis bracteosa
(C.Schweinf.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Synonyms
  • Pleurothallis bracteosa C.Schweinf.

Stelis bracteosa is a species of a mini-miniature orchid plant native to Peru.[1] This species of orchid is found at elevation of 1050 meters. It can be found in Panama, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It has been described as having apical leaves that are obtuse and narrow. The flowers bloom in the fall. The flowers are flowered inflorescence with ovate floral bracts.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15453056 entry